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- Gianni Infantino Rebuffed at FIFA Congress as Palestinian Official Refuses Handshake Amid Bid for Fifth Term
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Sports
The 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver concluded in diplomatic tension on May 1, 2026, after Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused a staged handshake with I...
- Palestinian Soccer Chief Jibril Rajoub Refuses Handshake With Israeli Vice President During Heated FIFA Congress Session
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Politics
The head of the Palestinian Football Association caused a significant stir at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver by declining a formal greeting with his Israeli counterpart. Jibril Raj...
- Gianni Infantino Confirms Iran Will Compete in United States for World Cup Despite Congress Absence
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially stated that the Iranian national team will participate in World Cup matches hosted in the United States despite current diplomatic fr...
- Iranian Soccer Chiefs Abandon FIFA Congress Following Alleged Hostility at Toronto Border Crossing
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Sports
Top officials from the Iranian football federation returned home after reporting unprofessional conduct by Canadian immigration staff during their arrival for the FIFA Congress. Th...
- B’nai Brith Canada Reports Unprecedented 6,800 Antisemitic Incidents as Hate Reaches Crisis Levels
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: US & Canada
A new audit by B’nai Brith Canada reveals that antisemitic incidents reached a record high of 6,800 cases in 2025, marking a 9.3 percent increase over the previous year. The data h...
- FIFA Considers Increasing 2026 World Cup Prizes Amid Rising Costs in North America
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
FIFA is evaluating a significant boost to the $727 million prize pool for the 2026 World Cup to assist national federations facing high operational expenses. The move follows conce...
- Orla Mining Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Cartel Influence and Ignored Ethics Complaints at Mexican Mine
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Vancouver-based Orla Mining is under fire following reports that management at its Camino Rojo gold mine collaborated with the Sinaloa cartel to intimidate union workers. Despite m...
- Vancouver Authorities Search for Van Driver Following Midday Hit and Run in Marked Crosswalk
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Crime
Police in Vancouver are requesting public assistance to identify a driver involved in a March 12 collision that left a pedestrian hospitalized. The suspect reportedly stopped to as...
- Canada’s Premier Destinations: A Guide to the Nation’s Most Iconic Experiences
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Destinations
Canada offers a vast landscape of diverse experiences, ranging from the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the historic charm of its oldest European settlements. Whether seekin...